Time-Lapse Photography

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That video is epic. I’ve always found time-lapse photography so interesting…. well, I’m going to figure out how to do it. I did a little poking around last night reading about how to do it and such, and it seems like I have the means to make it happen, so why not? I think I’ll even “live blog” about the process, starting tonight when I get off work (I’ll update this post with timestamps…. that work?). I can’t promise success, but who knows, maybe I can figure it out and do some fun stuff.

Live Blog after the jump!

My Review of TRON: LEGACY

Most certainly not Oscar material… but I’m reviewing it anyway.

My Review of THE FIGHTER

GREAT performances, but….

My review of INCEPTION

GREAT stuff.

My Best Picture Nominees Quest", or, "I Love Me Some Acclaimed Movies

In 2008, I made a concerted effort to see all 5 Best Picture nominees leading up to the Oscars. The end result was actually quite satisfying; I could watch the Oscars as I do every year, but actually know what the hell they are talking about. It was also fun to be informed, to have something of a rooting interest in the outcome of the awards.

Come 2009, I slacked off. When the nominations were announced, I had seen 3 of the 10 films, and didn't really have enough of an interest to see the rest. So, I didn't bother.... I regretted that. However, as I write this, I look at the list of nominees.... to find I've only seen 4 total. Apparently I didn't regret it too much!

Here we are, in 2010. I'm going to be proactive, damn it. Looking at the AFI Movies of 2010 list, I found I've seen 4 of the films already, with another 3 just hitting theatres in the past few weeks. So, I'm surging forward. In the next few days, I intend post mini reviews of the "contenders" I've seen thus far, and will also post when I see new ones (either contenders or other good movies I want to review). I know my thousands and thousands of readers are absolutely craving my thoughts on the latest new releases, right? Right!

The 2010 AFI list can be found here: http://www.afi.com/afiawards/default.aspx

Stay tuned!

"My Best Picture Nominees Quest", or, "I Love Me Some Acclaimed Movies"

In 2008, I made a concerted effort to see all 5 Best Picture nominees leading up to the Oscars. The end result was actually quite satisfying; I could watch the Oscars as I do every year, but actually know what the hell they are talking about. It was also fun to be informed, to have something of a rooting interest in the outcome of the awards.

Come 2009, I slacked off. When the nominations were announced, I had seen 3 of the 10 films, and didn’t really have enough of an interest to see the rest. So, I didn’t bother…. I regretted that. However, as I write this, I look at the list of nominees…. to find I’ve only seen 4 total. Apparently I didn’t regret it too much!

Here we are, in 2010. I’m going to be proactive, damn it. Looking at the AFI Movies of 2010 list, I found I’ve seen 4 of the films already, with another 3 just hitting theatres in the past few weeks. So, I’m surging forward. In the next few days, I intend post mini reviews of the “contenders” I’ve seen thus far, and will also post when I see new ones (either contenders or other good movies I want to review). I know my thousands and thousands of readers are absolutely craving my thoughts on the latest new releases, right? Right!

Stay tuned!

Merry Fucking Christmas!

My original plan to give this gift was really simple and straightforward. A small "party", probably at my apartment or something, just the four of us (read: no McCue). But then McCue insisted on the OCRSaCK, which while fun/lame (I'm writing this before the party, so you'll have to mentally select the right adjective later on!), it made it hard to give a gift for the 3 of you, but not him. I'm all for excluding him on our outings... but kind of tacky. Damn McCue.

 

Plus, generating traffic for my blog, even if it is only three visitors, is ALWAYS a plus. Did you even know I had a blog? If not, for shame!

 

Anyhoo, without further ado, here is my gift to you!

 

(Also note the purchased date.... yes, in July.)

Perhaps we can make a day out of it, weather cooperating, of course.... Tomb (which I still have 4 free passes for) and Cheesecake Factory (which I will NOT be paying for), perhaps? 

 

Merry Christmas! (And text me when you read this!)